Matthew Peru
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Knowledgeable Director/Executive Chef with over 20 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
True Food Kitchen
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2024 - Current
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
Executive Chef
The Arrogant Butcher
Phoenix, Az
11.2016 - 01.2023
- Oversaw operations for the kitchen and managed the P&L reported all explanations to regional and corporate management.
- Oversaw hiring, training and development of GM's, Managers, Sous Chefs & kitchen employees.
- Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
- Prepared schedules, work assignments and constructed employee compensation packages.
- Monitored management and staff to ensure overall safety and proper food handling techniques.
- Provided professional development opportunities and had a chef mentorship program for management & staff.
- Implemented new operating systems (Crunch Time) and training of employees of new systems.
Executive Chef
The Greene House
Scottsdale, Az
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Responsible for P&L and oversaw entire operation through Multiple GM Changes
- Menu and recipe creation and development
- Implemented & conducted Staff & Management training and development
- Increased revenue by 20% overall through managing labor and recipe adherence, also increased private dining by 100%
Executive Sous Chef
Olive & Ivy
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2012 - 07.2015
- Developed daily production schedules for kitchen staff and monitored performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ordered food supplies, maintained inventory, and managed budgeting of resources.
- Trained new employees in food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, operational updates, and customer feedback.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations by performing routine inspections.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and improve efficiency in the kitchen operations.
- Monitored food costs on a weekly basis to maintain target profit margins.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors to secure cost-effective ingredients for recipes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, AZ2005
Certification
- Serve Safe Manager Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Chef
True Food Kitchen
06.2024 - Current
Executive Chef
The Arrogant Butcher
11.2016 - 01.2023
Executive Chef
The Greene House
07.2015 - 11.2016
Executive Sous Chef
Olive & Ivy
05.2012 - 07.2015
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Scottsdale Culinary Institute
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